A compact Wi-Fi pellet stove for heating a room or small home with thermostat control. Buyers who want to fill it less often should look at the 170 lb hopper models.
Amazon $1,299.99The US Stove US5513-W rates 3.3 among pellet stoves stoves; the Vermont Castings Aspen C3 rates 2.7 among wood stoves ones. The US Stove US5513-W costs $699.01 less ($1,299.99 vs $1,999).

For a small to mid size room where the owner wants the simplest possible wood stove in classic cast iron.
Forge & Flame $1,999 Leisure Time $1,999Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (pellet stoves and wood stoves), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | US Stove US5513-W | Vermont Castings Aspen C3 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Efficiency 30% | 80 76% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) | 55 71% EPA tested efficiency (HHV) |
| Value 30% | 23 $52.68 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,299.99, 24,676 BTU) | 0 $82.26 per 1,000 BTU of EPA tested output ($1,999, 24,300 BTU) |
| Emissions 15% | 39 1.5 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) | 30 1.8 g/h of smoke particles (EPA) |
| Warranty 10% | 44 5-year warranty | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) |
| Convenience 15% | 75 up to 30 hours per hopper, thermostat, app control | 50 takes 18 in logs, blower not stated |
Specifications
| US Stove US5513-W | Vermont Castings Aspen C3 | |
|---|---|---|
| EPA certification | ||
| EPA certified | Yes (2020 standard) | Yes (2020 standard) |
| Efficiency (HHV) | 76% | 71% |
| Emissions | 1.5 g/h | 1.8 g/h |
| Tested heat output | 10,609 to 24,676 BTU | 24,300 BTU |
| Heating | ||
| Fuel | Wood pellets | Cord wood |
| Type | Freestanding | Freestanding |
| Advertised output | 25,000 BTU | 39,300 BTU |
| Heats up to | 1,800 sq ft | 1,200 sq ft |
| Catalytic | No | No |
| Blower | Included | - |
| Thermostat | Yes | No |
| App control | Yes | No |
| Fuel | ||
| Firebox | - | 1.2 cu ft |
| Longest log | - | 18 in |
| Hopper | 40 lb | - |
| Burn time per hopper | 30 h | - |
| Power needed | 120 V outlet | None |
| Installation | ||
| Flue size | 3 in | 6 in |
| Mobile home approved | Yes | Yes |
| Safety listing | - | OMNI |
| Dimensions | 19 x 23 x 33.4 in (W x D x H) | 16 x 24.25 x 25.0625 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 170 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | - |